Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

asylum

noun

əˈsaɪ.ləm

Definition

Asylum refers to the protection granted to individuals in a foreign country due to persecution or danger in their home country.

Examples

The government granted asylum to the refugees escaping violence in their homeland.
Seeking asylum, she traveled to a different country to find safety.
The new law simplifies the process for applying for asylum.

Meaning

It is a form of international protection for refugees who are fleeing from threats of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.